sight·see·ing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 
: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights
We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.
We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …—
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Prettygarden 2-Piece Button-Down Top and Palazzo Pants Set From the airport to sightseeing to dinner reservations, this cute two-piece set with a button-down cap-sleeve blouse and palazzo pants is fit for your entire itinerary.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Adjective
Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a five-star stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, which has a luxe spa and pool for post-sightseeing relaxation.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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